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Lesser Florican

Sypheotides indicus

Critically Endangered
翼開長
40.0 cm
体重
610.0 g
Otididae
Otidiformes

The Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus) is a bird species in the family Otididae (bustards), within the order Otidiformes (bustards). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40 cm and a weight of 610 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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について

A small bustard (45-51 cm) found in grasslands of the Indian subcontinent. Males in breeding plumage have a black head and neck with an elongated nuchal crest. Critically Endangered due to severe grassland habitat loss. Males perform spectacular leaping display flights.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 40.0 cm 15.7 in
体重 610.0 g 21.52 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

一腹卵数

3-5

鳴き声

さえずり

Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh repeated notes audible across open dry African grassland.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Otidiformes (Bustards)
Otididae (Bustards)
Genus Sypheotides
Sypheotides indicus

Distribution

Lesser Florican has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the Lesser Florican endangered?
The Lesser Florican has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What does the Lesser Florican sound like?
Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh repeated notes audible across open dry African grassland.
How big is the Lesser Florican?
The Lesser Florican has a wingspan of 40.0 cm, weight of 610.0 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Florican belong to?
The Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus) belongs to the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae.

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